EP Review: Vie Jester – All in Jest (Self Released)

From Los Angeles cones alternative rock band, Vie Jester! Their third EP is called All in Jest & was released in June 2017.

Five tracks long & jammed packed with huge riffs, rocking hooks & a pounding rhythmic beat. Please is an exciting & groovy sounding opener that combines catchy vocals with sudden injections of pace that make it clear early on that Vie Jester aren’t your ‘run of the mill’ alt-rock band.

A soft guitar melody intro holds your hand before the pace increases & things take a much more imaginative turn on Sunburn & Moonshine. The ups & downs of the track make for an addictive listen. The longer it goes the more captivating it becomes. A truly wonderful song.

That momentum is kept up for Enigmata & The Punchline. The former’s initially jarring start bleeds brilliantly into warping melody & a wickedly memorable vocal performance. While the latter is a more subtle track that is lifted by the playoff between softer verses & faster choruses.

All in Jest is an impressive offering from a rock band with a huge amount of talent in their ranks & Colourblind finishes things off strongly. The rapid-fire riffing & vocals making it sound distinctly different from the rest of the EP but also avoids sounding disconnected.

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You can pick up the Black Dracula EP for free on Bandcamp where you can also pick up their latest album 'I, Awake' as well as previous work. You can find out much more about the band on Facebook, Twitter, their website & YouTube.